| ZIP Code | 77479 |
| ZIP Code Name | Sugar Land |
| Primary County | Fort Bend County |
| ZIP Code Type | Standard |
| Population (2021) | 90,084 |
| Area Code(s) | 281 / 346 / 713 / 832 |
| Current Time | CDT |
77479 is a United States ZIP Code located in Sugar Land Texas. Portions of 77479 are also in Missouri City and Richmond. 77479 is entirely within Fort Bend County. 77479 is within Metro Houston.
77479 can be classified socioeconically as a Middle Class class zipcode in comparison to other zipcodes in Texas based on Median Household Income and Average Adjusted Gross Income. Measuring level of educational attainment the majority of adults in 77479 have at least a Bachelor Degree. The majority race/ethnicity residing in 77479 is Asian. The majority race/ethnicity attending public schools in 77479 is Asian. The current unemployment level in 77479 is 3.9%.
| Population | 90,084 |
| Population Growth Rate | 1.67% |
| Population Density | 2,572 People per Square Mile |
| Total Households | 23,044 |
| Percentage High Income Households | 23.4% |
| Median Houshold Income (2021) | $142,073 |
| Average Adjusted Gross Income (2019) | $161,090 |
| Current Unemployment Rate (June 2023) | 3.9% |
| Majority Race/Ethnicty | Asian - 44.01% |
| Public School Majority Race/Ethnicty | Asian - 53.02% |
| Race/Ethnicty | Total | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 35,863 | 38.09% |
| Black | 7,141 | 7.58% |
| Hispanic | 9,311 | 9.89% |
| Asian | 41,370 | 43.93% |
| Native American | 308 | 0.33% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 170 | 0.18% |
| Race/Ethnicty | Total | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 3,215 | 22.8% |
| Black | 1,240 | 8.79% |
| Hispanic | 1,707 | 12.11% |
| Asian | 7,857 | 55.72% |
| Native American | 61 | 0.43% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 20 | 0.14% |
| Highest Education Level Attained | Total | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 1 Year of College | 1,719 | 3.79% |
| Bachelor Degree | 16,372 | 36.14% |
| High School Diploma | 4,166 | 9.2% |
| No High School Diploma | 830 | 1.83% |
| GED or Alternate | 578 | 1.28% |
| 1 or More Years of College | 7,546 | 16.66% |
| Associates Degree | 2,418 | 5.34% |
| Masters Degree | 8,166 | 18.03% |
| Professional Degree | 1,461 | 3.22% |
| Doctorate Degree | 2,041 | 4.51% |
| Coordinates | 29.56528091,-95.63540649 |
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| Region | Metro Houston |
| Metropolitan/Micropolitan Stat Area | Houston-The Woodlands-Sugar Land, TX |
| Time Zone | Central Daylight Time |
| IANA Timezone | America/Chicago |
| Area | 35 Square Miles |
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| Plant Hardiness Zone | Zone 9a: 20F to 25F | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Average First Frost Date | December 11 - 20 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Average Last Frost Date | February 11 - 20 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Koppen-Geiger Climate Zone | Cfa - Humid Subtropical Climate | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Ecoregion | 34c - Floodplains and Low Terraces | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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